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Wildfire in Capitan Mountains remains 0% contained as winds threaten shift

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May 18, 2026

Wildfire in Capitan Mountains remains 0% contained as winds threaten shift

A wildfire in Lincoln County, near Ruidoso, that started after a small plane crashed into a mountain range on Thursday, remains uncontained and continues to... |!| Las Cruces Linco…

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Wildfire in Capitan Mountains remains 0% contained as winds threaten shift

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